prog Archives : At The Barrier

Jakabol – Leornian: Album Review

By Howard King on 25th February 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

Jakobol amazed us with their unique sound and have released another experimental album, Leornian, extending the boundaries of folk music.

Textures – Genotype: Album Review

By At The Barrier on 23rd January 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

Dutch prog-metallers Textures release their long awaited sixth record via Kscope. Genotype is the bands first release since 2016’s Phenotype.

In The Mix For 2026: Opinion

By At The Barrier on 23rd January 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

2025 is in the rear view mirror. Here, we have a look forward to the things that will be taking up diary space for us in 2026…

Bruit – Monolith: EP Review

By Howard King on 23rd January 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

Bruit revisit their past to offer their view of the mysterious and unpredictable nature of modern life.

Hällas – Panorama: Album Review

By Howard King on 22nd January 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

With Panorama, their fourth album release, Swedish band Hallas offer yet another chapter in their ever growing career. Travel warily in the musical fantasy world they create.

Jan Akkerman – My Focus, Live Under The Rainbow: Album Review

By Howard King on 30th December 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

There is little more exhilarating than an excellent live concert. Jan Akkerman showcases his guitar wizardry and a setlist packed with classic Focus tunes fits the bill perfectly.

Quick Takes – November 2025: Album Reviews

By At The Barrier on 30th November 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

Flitcraft, Bad Company, Secret Rule, Luke Colcannon, Gazpacho, This House We Built and Cheap Trick get caught in our monthly appraisal.

Psychonaut – World Maker: Album Review:

By Howard King on 26th October 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

Belgian psychedelic post-metal trio Psychonaut release a masterful new album, all set within music inspired by traumatic life experiences. One which will satiate those of diverse musical tastes

Shipwreck Orchestra – Lost Maps & Long Barrows: Album Review

By John Barlass on 26th August 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

Perfection on a summer’s afternoon! Lost Maps & Long Barrows – the new album from Shipwreck Orchestra – aka multi-instrumentalist Aaron Miller (and friends) – blends prog and folk influences with orchestral ambition to create sounds that are truly unique and thoroughly satisfying